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Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Older Model is Canon SX210 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX240 HS
FujiFilm F80EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 210g - 99 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix F85EXR
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Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the F80EXR (12MP) is fairly close but the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and F80EXR (1/2") possess different sensor measurements.

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The SX230 HS was introduced 14 months after the F80EXR making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX230 HS matches up against the F80EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 SX230 HS F80EXR 
RevealedJuly 2011June 2010More modern by 14 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Canon SX230 HS

 F80EXR SX230 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and FujiFilm F80EXR

 SX230 HS F80EXR 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS provides outer measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm F80EXR has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX230 HS vs the F80EXR.

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and F80EXR is 91 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and F80EXR.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same megapixels but different sensor sizes. The SX230 HS offers the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh trickier. The more recent SX230 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm F80EXR as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
supports face detect focusing
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Street photography details
FujiFilm F80EXR Street photography details
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (223 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (210g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Sports photography info
FujiFilm F80EXR Sports photography info
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amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 shots)
no phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX230 HS
Travel photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
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lighter than others (223g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
long reach (270mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (210g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm F80EXR Landscape photography highlights
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manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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rather wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX230 HS
Vlogging with FujiFilm F80EXR
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (223g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition (210 grams)
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Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and FujiFilm F80EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSFujiFilm FinePix F80EXR
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX230 HS FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR
Also called - FinePix F85EXR
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 27-270mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223 grams (0.49 pounds) 210 grams (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $399 $400